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Design Electrical Engineer

Average Design Electrical Engineer Salary

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$102,790
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$71k
MEDIAN
$103k
90%
$140k

The average salary for a Design Electrical Engineer is $102,790 in 2025

Base Salary
$71k - $140k
Bonus
$1k - $16k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $20k
Commission
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$70k - $147k
Based on 3,124 salary profiles (last updated Oct 05 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Design Electrical Engineer

Medical
92%
Dental
85%
Vision
78%
None
8%

Gender Breakdown for Design Electrical Engineers

Male
89.9%
Female
9.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 1,768 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Design Electrical Engineers

What is the highest pay for Design Electrical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Design Electrical Engineer is $140k / year

What is the lowest pay for Design Electrical Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Design Electrical Engineer is $71k / year

How can Design Electrical Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Design Electrical Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Design Electrical Engineer that oversees more junior Design Electrical Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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